Music Reviews
Death Cab For Cutie - No Sunlight (Song)
No Sunlight is a song by Death Cab For Cutie which appears on their album Narrow Stairs. The track opens up with bass, guitar, and drums exchanging in an interesting enough rhythm before a piano also joins in with a subtle but incredibly helpful line. The vocals soon join …
Cannibal Corpse Butchered At Birth
The Florida Death Metal band Cannibal Corpse’s 1991 follow up to the 1990 classic death metal album Eaten Back To Life ups the ante. This time around the album cover is even more shocking, (by the name of the album you can take a good guess as to what …
Slayer - Can’t Stand You (Song)
Can’t Stand You is a cover by Slayer which appears on their record full of punk covers, which I still don’t understand why they chose to do and release, Undisputed Attitude. The problem I had with Undisputed Attitude is that many of the songs ended up having the same …
Andrew Jackson Jihad - Evil (Song)
Evil is a song by Andrew Jackson Jihad which appears on their album Can’t Maintain. The track opens up with a galloping-like guitar strumming pattern before the vocals pretty much immediately join in with a simple melody and a characteristic delivery. In the background of this track appears to …
Cater 2 U (2005): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: Cater 2 U
Album: Destiny Fulfilled
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Jake Nava
“Cater 2 U” is the fourth single and music video from Destiny’s Child’s fourth and final album titled “Destiny Fulfilled”, following the previous hit singles and music videos - “Lose My Breath”, “Soldier”, and “Girl”. Filmed at Red …
The Last Broadcast by Doves
The Last Broadcast takes alternative music to the next level, where breath-taking harmony meets musical diversity defining the original sound of Doves.
The Last Broadcast echoes melancholy ballads anchored by elevating, thrilling soreness. The thundering “Intro” with the echoing bells tolling in between synth sounds prepares the listener for …
Collective Soul’s Song Adored
Fall in love with me. Fall in love with someone today. Do it easily by the assistance of one of the most touching songs ever written by the already almost perfect band, Collective Soul. A group of five overly genetically lucky …
Tool 10,000 Days
Tool’s 10,000 days has been a welcome addition to my music collection, in early 2006 I picked this album up soon after it’s releases, the album packaging was immence, a digipak with 3d glasses and matching booklet, I have never been as impressed with album packaging as I was …
Melanie Martinez - Dollhouse (Song )
I discovered Melanie Martinez one week ago, when a music site recommended her music to me, and in my astonishing surprise, I was immediately immersed into her child-influenced sound.
Dollhouse is the first song she released off her debut album entitled “Crybaby”.
The song is basically about a faulty family hidden …
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number (1995) - Aaliyah
Aaliyah
“Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number”
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number
Blackground/Jive Records
Director: Millicent Shelton
“Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number” is the third video and single from Aaliyah’s debut album, also titled “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number”. The song is about a girl who wants to date an older …
Nightwish - The Poet and The Pendulum
Without a doubt Tuomas Holopainen adores the same dark playfulness of a Danny Elfman score as I do. Many people debate the creditability of Nightwish’s new album “Dark Passion Play” and the band’s new singer Anette Olzon. I believe if people …
Green Day - 21 Guns (Song)
21 Guns is a song by Green Day which appears on their most recent studio effort, 21st Century Breakdown. I believe that this track is the second single released in promotion of the record, with Know Your Enemy being the first, and I firmly believe that 21 Guns is …
2010 X-Factor Finalists - Hero - Single
I have mixed feelings about the X-Factor finalists Hero song. I appreciate that it was all for a very good cause with all money raised going to Help The Heroes, but this is done each year in some format or another and whilst I appreciate the sentiment, I do …
Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland
Overview - Electric Ladyland, Jimi Hendrix’s final album with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell and under the name The Jimi Hendrix Experience, is an excellent way to go out. Hendrix has some of his best work on this album, including what I would consider his most epic and complex …
Kings Of Leon-Crawl (song)
A song off the album Only By The Night by Kings Of Leon that I really enjoy is the track Crawl. the track starts off with the screech and feedback off the guitars. The band comes in with a heavy drum beat and that awesome bass line that …
The Cranberries
In the nineteen nineties, one of the most popular rock groups was an Irish rock band called “The Cranberries”. The first time I heard of them though was not in the 90s wen I was a child but recently after I saw them on VH1 in a few countdowns …
Cannibal Corpse The Wretched Spawn
This is the 9th album by the band and the last to Feature Jack Owen on guitar (he was later replaced by Rob Barret) the album was recorded in El Paso Texas with Neil Kernon and Cannibal Corpse and released in 2004 on Metal Blade Records, like all the …
Pendulum - Immersion Album
Immersion is the latest album by the Australian born drum and bass band, Pendulum. I’ve been a fan since the start, before they became a household name and saw them live last night actually!
The album itself is simply fantastic. It’s as if Hold Your Colour and In Silico …
Kill ‘Em All by Metallica
Kill ‘Em All by Metallica is probably one of the most amazing sounds I’ve ever heard ever. I even dare to say that this is Metallica in their truly best form as well. But I wish, for once that the CD cover would be more nicer and …
Three Music Video by Britney Spears
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Britney Spears. I think she is an extremely talented performer who is misunderstood by so many people. Her recent video for the hit song “Three” ranks pretty high up there in my favorite Britney Spears music video. For …
Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
Bleeding Love is definitely a song that I can’t quite figure out. I am not sure if she has lost her love and that is why her love is bleeding or if it is that she love him so much that it hurts and that is why she is …
Hank Jones: You Were Always On My Mind CD
In the liner jacket for the Hank Jones: You Were Always On My Mind CD, the singer refers to himself as a “vocal throwback.” Well, from where I’m sitting, that’s fine with me because I absolutely adore listening to the musical renderings that Jones offers. He actually …
A Perfect Circle
I first heard about the group “A Perfect Circle” in my final years of high school. At that time I didn’t consider them as my favorite band, or even one of my favorites. However, I did love the few songs I heard from them which as the time …
The Black Crowes Lions
The Black Crowes released the studio album,”Lions,” in 2001.The CD received mixed commercial success due in part to singles like “Lickin’” and “Soul-Singing”.I found the album to combine elements of Southern Rock, Gospel, Blues, and Folk influence.The album succeeds in using all of these elements for a solid listening …
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (1975)
After the monstrously successful “Dark Side of The Moon” Pink Floyd ultimately reached their goal of becoming rich and famous, from cozy stages they’ve reached to play in stadiums, their name being known everywhere and by everyone. And the pressure the band was forced to deal with also made …
Exchange of Heart (song) David Slater
The sad sound of keyboard introduces this song, a ballad coming from David Slater. I have no idea who he is, what I only know is that he made a very sad song about love that can make you cry. It was popular in the 90’s but I am …
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Original Movie Soundtrack (CD)
First and foremost, I have to admit that I have not listened to this CD as much as I have the previous two. It is not because it’s bad. It’s just not my taste in music.
I will say that the music does match the much darker tone …
“Snows In July” song by Craig David
Craig David, who was once considered a protégée to Michael Jackson because of the sales of his first album “Born To Do It” really saw his career take a toll down the wrong street on his sophomore album and the ones that followed.
But in 2012, after jumping in and …
Taylor Swift: Speak Now
This is the third CD by Taylor Swift. I have been listening to it on repeat for the last three weeks. I have fallen in love with it, and there are plenty of reasons why.
First and foremost, Taylor has proved that she is not just someone who will …
Animal Collective - The Purple Bottle (Song)
The Purple Bottle is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their album Feels. For those of you who were disappointed with the very relaxed sound present throughout the previous track, Flesh Canoe, The Purple Bottle will not disappoint. Opening up with an energetic percussive section, the band …
Guns N’ Roses - Appetite For Destruction
Overview —“ Appetite For Destruction, the debut album released by Guns N’ Roses is hailed as one of the greatest debut albums ever released by a band, and after listening to this album multiple times and continuing to enjoy it, I can understand why. It’s interesting to me because …
Rather Ripped, 2006 Album by Sonic Youth
If you have never heard of Sonic Youth, if you are not familiar with their music, Rather Ripped is the very best album where you should start getting to know them. Before they released Rather Ripped, Sonic Youth have been an active band for twenty five years, and Rather …
Nothing Is Sound by Switchfoot
Switchfoot is a fairly new indie band that is emerging quite well in my area. I do not know if the rest of the country, or the world, for that matter, are aware of Switchfoot, but I really like this band and see them as a great up and …
Curtain Call by Eminem
Eminem’s final album, “Curtain Call” was a bit disappointing. It was short and it didn’t have many new songs on it. Some of the new songs are cool and have good beats, like “Shake That” featuring Nate Dogg.
Another new song is F.A.C.K is fairly entertaining, but also kind of …
Epica’s Song Chasing The Dragon
Welcome angelic voice to my melancholy ears. Any Gothic Metal or Symphonic Metal fan is usually in search for this exact concoction. The song, Chasing the Dragon by Epica starts about being one of the sweetest serenades or lullabies ever produced by Epica’s …
Fiona Apple-Extraordinary Machine
My aunt sent me this CD because she was given it for christmas, and absolutly hated it. i have to say, Im with my aunt on this one. i really like differnt music, i thought i really liked Fiona aple. i was very wrong. this CD is just…weird. I …
In Rainbows - Radiohead
In Rainbows that was recently released to CD earlier this year. I am a huge Radiohead fan and was very interested to see in which direction they were going to go with this album. I was expecting anything.
The album as a whole is beautiful. Both guitarists use a very …
Myley Cyrus - 7 thing
For a young artist, miley cyrus is pretty talented, she can act and sing. First time I thought that she can’t sing, but after her song, I think its good enough though I don’t like her behaviour, her song is goog enough to listen. Like this one, seven things.
This song …
How to Train Your Dragon: Soundtrack
In March of 2010, Dreamworks released How to Train Your Dragon; a film about a boy named hiccup on a viking island where killing the dragons which raid the city is almost everything. Hiccup, however, is no ordinary boy and, unlike everybody else, is not strong and does have …
Outkast - The Way You move song
Everytime I listen this song, I feel all the emotion is blend become one. This song is really unique, the mix of hip hop, jazz, swing, and dance are come in one melody in this song. But I think mostly the genre is hip hop, but the sound of …
“The City Is Mine” (1998): Jay-Z ft. Blackstreet
Jay-Z ft. Blackstreet
“The City Is Mine”
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
Roc-A-Fella Records
“The City Is Mine” follows “(Always Be My) Sunshine” as the second music video and single from Jay-Z’s second album “In My Lifetime, Volume 1″. Here, Jay-Z samples “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” by The Jones Girls …
Nine Inch Nails - My Violent Heart (Song)
My Violent Heart is a song by Nine Inch Nails which appears on the record Year Zero. The song opens up with a very eerie rhythm played on a synthesizer which certainly gives the track an industrial feel. Reznor quickly joins in with his vocals and adds to the …
The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground And Nico
* Please take note that this is my first ever listen to this album and the band in general, usually I’ve listened to the album that I’m reviewing many times before, but for this review - this is my first listen.
Overview - The Velvet Underground And Nico, the first …
Ten Feet High by Andrea Corr
First of all, I am going to talk about Andrea Corr. She is a member of an Irish band The Corrs. The made hits songs like ‘I never loved you anyway’, ‘Summer Sunshine’, and the song which became a soundtract of the movie America’s Sweetheart which is the ‘All …
Call me when your’re sober by Evanescence
Call me when your’er sober by Evanescence is a very good song. I really don’t care for many songs by Evanescence but this one is an exception. It’s one of the few I like by them. This song has an awesome mysterious kind of beat to it which I …
For beginners guitars
Alot of people for first guitars are picking up cheap imitational fender guitars all of which feature awful strings and a crap fretboard. The only reason they pick up is for there price of around 150 with a small sometimes battery powered amp.
If you are seriously looking into …
Boney M Gold
Long before the fiasco of Milli Vanilli, producer Frank Farian gathered Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams and Bobby Farrell together to form Boney M. Boney M was one of the most prominent Euro Disco bands of the 1970’s and 1980’s, particularly in Britain. While Mitchell and Barrett did …
Cannibal Corpse Evisceration Plague
Evisceration Plague is the band’s 11th full length album, released on February 3 of 2009, the album features producer Erik Rutan and was released on Metal Blade Records. The overall feel of the album if extremely heavy, if you know the band very well you will know they usually …
Faith No More - Be Aggressive
“Be Aggressive” is the 9th track off of Faith No More’s highly anticipated album “Angel Dust”. The song was written by Roddy Bottum, Faith No More’s keyboardist.
The song starts off with heavy synthesizers/keyboards followed by the thump of a bass guitar. The guitars have a heavy drowned out …
Muse - Bliss (Song)
Bliss is a track which appears on Muse’s second record, Origin Of Symmetry. Bliss is a track which has been described to have sort of a disco feel, and after you hear about the first thirty seconds of this track, you’d probably agree. The reason for this is because …
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